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PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is excited to offer residents the chance to give their old electronics a second life at a free drive-thru recycling event on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the northwest parking lot of the Palmdale Transportation Center, located at 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Dr. This easy-access collection event allows residents to dispose of old or damaged electronics from their vehicles, diverting waste from local landfills. Organizers will a

Palmdale, California - A local nonprofit organization, Salva, is helping Antelope Valley residents with rental assistance, thanks to $1 million in Emergency Rental and Flexible Financial Assistance distributed by the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA). This funding aims to support renter households in Los Angeles County who are at risk of eviction or displacement. The allocation brings the total funds approved for homelessness prevention and rent

Palmdale, CA.- Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are seeking assistance in locating the above "critical missing" child. NAME: Zachary Matthew Rodriguez AGE: 15 57", 110 Ibs, brown eyes, brown hair Last seen wearing a black "scar-face" hoodie, dark blue jeans and white shoes On 4/2/26, Missing child was last seen on 35th Street East and Palmdale Bld, on foot, shortly after 3:00 pm. Missing child did not arrive at home in Lake Los Angeles and does not

Lake Los Angeles, CA — A new vision is taking shape in Lake Los Angeles: a Community Learning Center designed to empower residents through education, job training, and resources. Helping Hands AV is inviting the community to share their input and ideas as they work to make this vision a reality. The proposed Lake Los Angeles Community Learning Center aims to become a vital hub for residents of all ages. Plans include a wide range of programs such as: Job training and care

Palmdale, California - This Friday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., community leaders, local organizations, and residents will gather at the Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center for a critical event focused on providing emergency rental assistance to residents of Los Angeles County. This initiative is being held in collaboration with Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency, reinforcing a shared commitment to support vulnerable communities facing the ongoing housi

PALMDALE, CA – The City of Palmdale is looking for entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses by becoming a vendor at Kaleidoscope Fall Frenzy, Palmdale’s largest annual event. This year’s hallmark experience at the Palmdale Amphitheater is expected to draw thousands of attendees from across the Antelope Valley and Southern California on Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17. “Kaleidoscope is where Palmdale really comes alive,” said Mayor Eric Ohlsen. “This event open

Laue Los Angeles, CA.- The Lake Los Angeles Community Carnival, taking place from April 2nd to April 5th, 2026, at Stephen Sorensen Community Regional Park (16801 East Avenue P, Lake Los Angeles, CA 93591). The carnival will feature rides by Schoeppner Shows during the following hours: April 2 & 3: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM April 4 & 5: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM In addition to the rides, we are excited to host a variety of family-friendly entertainment and activities throughout the weekend,

SACRAMENTO – Through California’s expanded border drug-interdiction operations, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a record-breaking public safety milestone: 37,000 pounds of fentanyl seized, including nearly 54 million lethal pills , worth more than $513 million before they could reach California communities. Since 2021, Governor Newsom has deployed the California National Guard – known as the Counterdrug Task Force – to support intelligence-driven drug interdiction

Palmdale, CA - A senior prank gone wrong led to a lockdown at Palmdale Aerospace Academy earlier today. The incident, tied to a social media game known as "Senior Assassin," involved students bringing water guns onto campus. According to a statement from Superintendent Lynch Gina Lynch, the school received information from law enforcement that a student had brought a water gun to school as part of the game. Two students have been identified as participating in the activity, w

LANCASTER – March was Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, but for Flo Montebon, director of Physical Therapy at Kaiser Permanente in the Antelope Valley, it’s a daily reminder. “For me, colorectal cancer awareness month is every month,” she says. “This issue is very close to my heart because colon cancer has touched my life.” A childhood shaped by loss Montebon was only 14 when her mother, Min, received the devastating stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis. Her mom — just 39 — had